“Section 4. Chapter 15.05. Chapter 15.05 of the San Clemente Municipal Code, “Administrative Code” is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.05 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
15.05.010 2022 Administrative Code Adopted – Where
filed.
Where Filed, is hereby amended to read as follows:
The 20222025 California Administrative Code is hereby adopted and a copy held for public review in the Building Division.
Section 5. Chapter 15.08. 2022 Chapter 15.08 of the San Clemente Municipal Code, “Building Code” is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 8.
Chapter 15.08 BUILDING CODE
15.08.010
Building Code Adopted – Where filed.
15.08.020
Division II of Chapter 1 amended — administration.
15.08.025
Chapter 2 amended — Definitions.
15.08.030
Chapter 4 amended — Special Detailed Requirements
Based on Use and Occupancy.
15.08.035
Chapter 7A amended — Materials and Construction.
Methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure.
15.08.040
Chapter 9 amended — Fire Protection Systems.
15.08.050
Chapter 15 amended — Roof Assemblies and Rooftop
Structures.
15.08.060
Chapter 18 amended — Soils and Foundations.
15.08.070
Chapter 31 amended — Special Construction.
15.08.080
Reserved.
15.08.090
Reserved.
15.08.100
Construction of Off-Street Parking Lots.
Section 15.08.010 Building Code Adopted – Where filed.
For the purpose of prescribing regulations for erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, replacement, repair, improvement, removal, movement, conversion, demolition, use and occupancy, equipment, height, location, maintenance, and areas of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such building or structure in the City, the California Building Code (“CBC”), 20222025 Edition, based on the 20212024 International Building Code as published by the International Code Council, including Chapter 1 and Appendix I, is hereby adopted, as modified in this Chapter. A copy is on file for public examination in the City's Building Division Office.
15.08.020 Division II of Chapter 1 amended — Administration.
Division II of Chapter 1 of CBC is hereby amended as follows:
Subsection 101.1 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
Title. These regulations shall be known as the San Clemente Building Code, hereinafter referred to as “this code.” Subsection 101.2 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, relocation, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.
Exception: Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plane in height, shall comply with the California Residential Code.
The provisions of these codes shall apply to and affect all of the territory of the City of San Clemente, except work located primarily in a public way, public utility towers and poles, mechanical equipment not specifically regulated in these codes, hydraulic flood control structures, facilities for the production, generation, storage or transmission of water or electrical energy by a local agency, and except as exempted by these codes.
A.C. Section 101.2.1 Appendices is amended to add a
sentence to read: Appendix I Patio Covers is adopted
by reference.
A. Subsection 101.4. is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed in Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.7 and referenced elsewhere in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference.
B.D. A new Subsection 101.4.89 is hereby added to Section 101 to read in its entirety as follows:
101.4.89 Green Code. The provisions of the California Green Building Standards Code shall apply to design and construction of buildings for sustainability.
E. Subsection 105.2 is hereby amended by deleting
items 1 through 13 under the heading “Building” and
replacing them with the following:
Building:
One-story detached accessory buildings and structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses and structures such as portable shade cloth structures, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet or a wall height of 8 feet. Such structures must comply with the setback and height requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance and the Fire Code.
Fences other than swimming pool barriers, not over 6 feet high. Masonry fences under 42 inches in height above finish grade.
Oil derricks.
Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of footing to the top of wall unless supporting a surcharge, impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids, or if on a slope less than 1 in 3. Retaining walls on slopes greater than 1 in 3 are required to be reviewed by engineering and planning divisions to determine if permitting is required.
Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2:1 and not on or within 7 feet of a descending slope.
Detached decks, platforms or similar structures not exceeding 200 square feet in area, walkways, sidewalks and driveways that are not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade, and not over any basement or story below, and are not part of a required exit means of egress, and are not part of an accessible route.
Painting, papering, tiling (except shower enclosures), carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work that does not involve electrical, mechanical or plumbing work.
Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery when approved by special use permit.
Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R- 3 occupancy that are less than 18 inches deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons and are installed entirely above ground.
Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems that meet zoning requirements.
Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings.
Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support of Group R-3 and U occupancies.
Non-fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height.
Ground mounted Radio and television antenna, and flagpoles not higher than the setback from the property line and not more than 20 feet (20) feet in height measured from grade. Small dish receivers mounted on Residential uses.
Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits will be required for the above-exempted items.
H. Subsection 105.3 #8 is here by added to read in its entirety as follows:
8. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations shall be expedited per AB 1236. The checklist derived from the Zero-Emission Vehicles in California posted on the City web site may be used to apply for permits and may be submitted electronically. HOA approval not required.
I.
F. Subsection 105.3.2 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 12 months after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or permit has been issued; except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 90 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. The total period of application extensions granted shall not exceed an additional 18 months. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan check fee.
J.
G. Subsection 105.5 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended, abandoned, or if an inspection is not requested within a period of 180 days and an approved inspection that shows work is progressing.
Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within which work may commence under that permit when the permittee is unable to commence work within the time required. The extension shall be requested in writing prior to the permit expiring and show justifiable cause demonstrating that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken. Pursuant to this paragraph, the Building Official or his/her designee is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time for a period not more than 180 days. The completion of construction shall not extend beyond the timeframes mandated in Section 105.8 of this code even with such extension.
Before such work can be recommenced after a permit expires, a new permit shall first be obtained, and a fee therefore shall be one half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work, and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to renew action on a permit after this one year time period, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee.
H. K. A new Subsection 105.8 is hereby added to Section 105 to read in its entirety as follows:
105 to read in its entirety as follows:
Completion of construction. Notwithstanding subsection 105.5 above, all construction shall be completed by the owner, owner's agent, or the permittee and approved by the City within the following time frame: 12 months.
New residential buildings construction . . . 24 months
Residential room additions and remodels . . .
12 months
Tenant improvements . . . 12 months
Pools/spas . . . 12 months
Patio covers and similar structures . . . 6 months
Fences and/or retaining walls . . . 6 months
Water heaters, water softeners, and air conditioners . . . 6 months
All other minor alterations . . . 6 months
Upon written request of the owner or permittee, the Building Official and/or his/her designated representative may extend the period for completion of construction for a period up to and not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) daysan additional 12 months. The written request must demonstrate that (1) due to circumstances beyond the owner's or permittee's control, construction could not be completed in the required construction period; (2) that reasonable progress has been made; (3) that the condition of the property presents no health or safety hazard; and (4) that the continued delay will not create any unreasonable visual or physical detriment to the neighborhood. Any additional extension beyond one hundred eighty (180) days must be approved by the City ManagerCommunity Development Director.
I. A new Subsection 105.9 is hereby added to Section
105 to read in its entirety as follows.
Maintenance of property during construction. During construction, all property shall be maintained in a reasonably clean and well-kept manner. All lumber and building materials shall be neatly piled or stacked in a safe manner and stored in the rear yard of the residential property or inside the building construction perimeter, except that building materials may be stored in a front yard for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days. A waiver of this requirement may be obtained from the Building Official or his/her designated representative if the construction is screened from view from adjacent occupied or public property with fencing materials approved by city zoning and building regulations. Any building that is left unsecured by the absence of doors or windows during construction shall secure those openings or provide fencing to prevent unauthorized entry.
J. A new Subsection 107.2.9 is hereby added to Section 107 to read in its entirety as follows:
107.2.9 Soil report. A Soil Report shall be submitted with all permit applications for new construction and additions. Soil Reports shall be prepared by a professional engineer licensed by the State to prepare such reports. The Building Official may waive this requirement if he/she finds that the scope of work applied for does not necessitate a soil report.
K. N. Subsection 107.3 is hereby amended to add a
second paragraph that reads as follows:
When submittal documents are required by Section 107.1, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the submittal documents for plan review. Said plan review fees are separate fees from the permit fees specified in Section 109.2 and are in addition to the permit fees. Said plan review fee shall be as set forth in the City Council Fee Resolution.
O. L. Subsection 107.5 is hereby amended to add a
second paragraph that reads as follows:
The approved plans, permit application, inspection card and other construction documents required by the Building Official shall be imaged after the final inspection and will be a permanent record in the City. The applicant shall pay the cost of imaging at the time of permit.
PM. Subsection 109.2 is hereby amended by adding a sentence at the end to read as follows:
The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in the City Council Fee Resolution unless otherwise specified by the code.
Q. N. Subsection 109.3 is hereby amended to add a second paragraph that reads as follows:
The Building Official shall make the determination of value or valuation under any provisions of this code. The valuation shall be determined by using rational methods established by the Building Official that reasonably establish the construction value or the contract price of the actual construction cost. The value of work to be used in computing the Building Permit and Building Plan Review fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems and any other permanent equipment.
RO. Subsection 109.4 is hereby amended to add a second paragraph that reads as follows:
An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
S. P. Subsection 109.6 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
109.6 Refunds. The building official is authorized to establish a refund policy. The building official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected as provided below.
The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done.
The building official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of payment.
TQ. Subsection 109.7 is hereby added to Section 109 to read in its entirety as follows:
109.7 Deposit. The Building Official may require a deposit or bond from the applicant for a certain project or work in order to secure the request of final inspection approvals from the applicant or the repairing of damaged City properties during the period of construction. The deposit money will be refunded to the applicant when the final inspections are approved or the damages are repaired to the satisfaction of the City. The deposit amount shall not be more than twice the permit fee.
UR. Subsection 110.7 is hereby added to Section 110 to read in its entirety as follows:
110.7 Re-inspections. A re-inspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or re-inspection when such portion of work for which an inspection is requested is not complete or when previous corrections are not corrected.
This subsection is not to be interpreted as requiring re- inspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with requirements of this Code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or re-inspection.
Re-inspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise made available on the work site, or when the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, or for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested.
To obtain a re-inspection, the applicant shall pay the re- inspection fee as established by the City Council Fee Resolution. In instances where re-inspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of work will be performed until the required re-inspection fees have been paid.
15.08.025 Chapter 2 amended — Definitions.
Chapter 2 of CBC is hereby amended as follows:
The definition of “Bedroom” is added to Section 202
to read as follows:
Bedroom. A room, space, or area used for sleeping.
A bedroom may also be determined by having a privacy door, an emergency escape and rescue opening, smoke alarms, a closet, location, minimum ceiling height and floor areas, and design typically found for bedrooms. Indicating on building plans other designated uses does not permit the elimination of the habitation and life safety measures the code established for sleeping areas.
The definition of “Kitchen or Kitchenette” in Section 202 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Kitchen or Kitchenette. A room, space, or area for the preparation and cooking of food. The installation of equipment, appliances, kitchen sink, garbage disposal, 240 - volt outlets, gas piping, refrigerator, dedicated 20amp outlets, exhaust hood, counters, under or over counter cabinetry. Singly or a combination of any may be used to identify a kitchen use.
The Definition of Spark Arrester in Section 202 is hereby amended to read as follows:
SPARK ARRESTER. A listed device constructed of noncombustible material specifically for the purpose of preventing embers from the burning of solid fuel from leaving the flue. All fireplaces that burn solid fuel in accordance with California Building Code Chapter 28 shall be provided a spark arrester. (note: no new fireplaces burning solid fuel are permitted) The Definition of “Swimming Pool” in Section 202 is hereby amended to read as follows:
SWIMMING POOL. Any structure intended for swimming, recreational bathing or wading that contains water over 18 inches deep. This includes in-ground, above-ground and on-ground pools; hot tubs; spas and fixed-in-place wading pools.
15.08.030 Chapter 4 amended — Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy.
Chapter 4 of CBC is hereby amended as follows:
A. Subsection 406.2.4 Floor Surfaces. is hereby amended by restating the second sentence as follows, and by deleting exception #1:
The area of floor used for the parking of automobiles or other vehicles shall be sloped to facilitate the movement of liquids to a drain or toward the main vehicle entry doorway. A drainage system equipped with a trench drain or floor drains leading to an approved oil separator discharging to sewers in accordance with the California Plumbing Code except garages of R-3 occupancies.
15.08.035 Chapter 7A amended — Materials and Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure.
Chapter 7A of CBC is hereby amended as follows:
Subsection 710A.3.3 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
710A.3.3 Detached accessory structures within 50 feet of an applicable building shall comply with the requirements of this section.
15.08.040 Chapter 9 amended — Fire Protection Systems.
Chapter 9 of CBC is hereby amended as follows:
Subsection 901.2 Fire protection systems is hereby amended by adding:
Technical changes to this chapter are found in the amendments to the California Fire Code as amended including the referenced standards.
Subsection 903.2 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this section and in Section 903.2 of the California Fire Code as amended by the City of San Clemente when one of the following conditions exists:
New buildings: In addition to the requirements of section 903.2.1 through 903.2.1921, approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings, structures and change of use shall be provided as follows (Exception: Group R Detached one- two-family dwellings and townhouses as required by section 903.2.8):
Throughout all Groups A, C, I, E, H and HL Occupancies
Throughout all Group B, F, M, and S Occupancies exceeding 1,000 square feet Throughout all Group U-1 Occupancies exceeding 6,000 square feet For the purposes of this section, fire walls shall not define separate buildings.
Alteration: When the floor area of the Alteration within any two-year period exceeds 75% of area of the existing structure and the alteration includes structural modifications other than seismic upgrade.
Addition: Sprinkler protection shall be provided throughout the entire building when:
Existing unsprinklered building less than 5,000 ft2: where 20% or more is added and the gross floor areas exceed 5,000 square feet.
Existing unsprinklered building equal or greater than 5,000 ft2: where more than 1,000 ft2 is added.
Fire sprinklers shall be provided in additions to an existing building that has fire sprinklers installed.
Change of use when required by that use.
Subsection 903.2.8 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Subsection 903.3 of Section 903 of this code and Subsection 903.3 of Section 903 of the California Fire Code as amended by the City of San Clemente shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area as follows:
All new Group R occupancies, including the attached garages All existing Group R occupancies and U-1 garages when the total floor area is increase by 50% of the existing area over a 2-year period All existing Group R occupancies and U-1 garages when the total area is increased by 750 square feet or more over a 2-year period All existing Group R occupancies and U-1 garages when an additional story is added to the structure regardless of the area involved An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout any existing Group R Occupancy building when the floor area of the Alteration or Combination of an Addition and Alteration, within any two year period, is 50% or more of area of the existing structure and where the scope of the work exposes building framing and facilitates sprinkler installation and is such that the Building/Fire Code Official determines that the complexity of installing a sprinkler system would be similar as in a new building.
Any addition to existing building that has fire sprinklers installed.
Exceptions:
Existing Group R-3 occupancies converted to Group R-3.1 occupancies not housing bedridden clients, not housing non-ambulatory clients above the first floor and not housing clients above the second floor.
Existing Group R-3 occupancies converted to Group R-3.1 occupancies housing only one bedridden client and complying with CBC Section 425.8.3.3.
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13113 occupancies housing ambulatory children only, none of whom are mentally ill or mentally retarded, and the buildings or portions thereof in which such children are housed are not more than two stories in height, and buildings or portions thereof housing such children have an automatic fire alarm system activated by approved smoke detectors.
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13143.6 occupancies licensed for protective social care which house ambulatory clients only, none of whom is a child (under the age of 18 years), or who is elderly (65 years of age or over).
When not used in for an increase in height or area, an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 shall be allowed in Group R-2.1 occupancies.
15.08.050 Chapter 15 amended — Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures.
Chapter 15 of CBC is hereby amended as follows:
Subsection 1502.4 is hereby added by adding a paragraph to read as follows:
Water that accumulates on a roof shall be effectively drained and conveyed from the roof to a storm drain, street gutter, or other locations approved by the Building Official. Such water shall be conveyed through gutters, leaders, associated piping or other non-erodible surface drainage devices as approved by the Building Official. For any minor or small roofs, the Building Official may exempt this requirement.
Table 1505.1 in Subsection 1505.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
TABLE 1505.1a
MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATION FOR TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION IA
IB
IIA
IIB
IIIA
IIIB
IV
VA
VB
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
a. Unless otherwise required in accordance with Chapter 7A.
Subsections 1505.1.1, 1505.1.2, 1505.1.3 are hereby deleted and replaced with a new Subsection 1505.1.1 to read in its entirety as follows:
1505.1.1 Roof Coverings. The roof covering or roofing assembly on any new structure regulated by this code shall be Class A fire retardant roof minimum as classified in CBC Section 1505.2. Non-combustible roof covering may be applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements in lieu of a fire retardant roofing assembly. Wood roofing materials are prohibited unless pressure treated and approved for fire retardant of Class A minimum. For existing structure when ten percent (10%) or more of the total roof area is re-roofed within any one-year period, shall have a Class A fire retardant roof covering for entire roof area. For existing structure when less than ten percent (10%) of the total roof area is re-roofed within any one-year period, shall have a fire retardant roof covering class equal to or greater than the existing roof covering and not less than Class B.
15.08.060 Chapter 18 amended — Soils and Foundations.
Chapter 18 of CBC is hereby amended as follows:
Subsection 1807.1.6 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
1807.1.6 Prescriptive design of concrete and masonry foundation walls. Concrete and masonry foundation walls that are laterally supported at the top and bottom shall be permitted to be designed and constructed in accordance with this section. Prescriptive design of foundation walls shall not be used for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, except for detached garages, sheds, detached decks, and additions 200 sq. ft. or less. Structures within 7 feet of a descending slope may be required to have engineered foundation systems.
15.08.070 Chapter 31 amended—Special Construction.
Section 3109 Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs is hereby amended as follows:
3109.2 California swimming pool safety act (statewide)
is amended as follows:
115921 (c) “Enclosure” is amended to read as follows:
“Enclosure" means a fence, wall, or other barrier that isolates a pool from access to the home and access from adjacent properties and public ways. 115922 (a) is amended to read as follows: With the exception of item #1, Items #2 through #7 of 115922(a) are unamended. (a) Except as provided in Section 115925, when a building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa or the remodeling of an existing swimming pool or spa at a private single -family home all pools shall be enclosed by an enclosure that meets the provisions of 115923 and in addition a second drowning prevention safety feature shall be added. When the dwelling is a part of the enclosure two additional safety features from the items # 2 through#7, inclusive, shall be installed. 115922 (1) is amended to read as follows:
An enclosure that meets the requirements of Section 115923 and isolates the swimming pool or spa from the private single -family home and access from adjacent properties and public ways. 115923 (e) is amended by adding to the end: “Where the barrier is composed of vertical and horizontal members the maximum distance between the vertical members shall be 4 inches. The minimum distance between horizontal members shall be 45 inches to prevent a climbable condition. Decorative embellishments shall not cause a climbable condition and are limited to ¾ inch projection or 60 degree slope.” 115928 is amended by adding: (d) Sound Attenuation, to read as follows:
Filters, heating systems, and pumps installed to serve pool, spa, hot tub, waterfall or any body of water, shall be enclosed and soundproofed. An acoustical report prepared by a licensed or approved acoustical professional can be used to substitute for sound wall enclosures as long as the report demonstrates the compliance of the requirements specified in Chapter 8.48 of the San Clemente Municipal Code.
Chapter 15.1108.100 - Construction of Off-Street Parking Lots.
Paving. All off-street parking lots shall be paved according to the City specifications, with an all-weather surface of asphalt or concrete paving.
Preparation of Specifications. The City Engineer shall review such specifications for use by the owner or builder of such off- street parking space.
Permit Required. No off-street parking lot may be constructed without there being issued a permit by the City Engineer or exempted by the City Engineer.
Application for Construction Permit. Application for such permit shall be accompanied by a plot plan showing the size of the proposed parking lot, method of ingress and egress, layout of stalls, bumper guard locations and such other pertinent facts as may be required by the City Engineer. The Building Official shall ensure ADA elements and Green Building Standards are met.
Section 9. Section 6. Chapter 15.11. Chapter 15.11 of the San Clemente Municipal Code “Energy Code” is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.11 ENERGY CODE
15.11.010 Energy Code Adopted – Where filed.
The 20222025 California Energy Code and its provisions relating to the use of all forms of energy and the conservation thereof is hereby adopted and a copy held for public review in the Building Division.
Section 7. Chapter 15.12. Chapter 15.12 of the San Clemente Municipal Code Section 10. “Electrical Code” is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.12 ELECTRICAL CODE
15.12.010 Electrical Code Adopted – Where filed.
15.12.020 Amendments, additions and deletions.
15.12.010 Electrical Code Adopted – Where filed.
The City Council of the City of San Clemente hereby adopts by reference California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 3, known and designated as the California Electrical Code, 20222025 Edition based on the National Electrical Code (NEC), 20202023 Edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association with the modifications set forth below for the purpose of prescribing regulations for the installation, arrangement, alteration, repairing, replacement, remodeling, or use and other operation of electrical wiring, connections, fixtures and other electrical appliances on premises within the City. The provisions of this code shall constitute the electrical code regulations of the City. The California Electrical Code is on file for public examination in the City’s Building Division office.
15.12.020 Amendments, additions and deletions.
A new Section 90.0 of Article 90 of the California Electrical Code is hereby added to read in its entirety as follows:
90.0 Administration and Fees.
Administrative provisions contained in Division II of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code and California Residential Code, as amended by the City of San Clemente, shall apply to the California Electrical Code, as adopted and amended by the City of San Clemente.
A new Subdivision (L) is hereby added to Section 300.5 of Article 300 of Chapter 3 of the California Electrical Code to read in its entirety as follows:
(L) Underground utilities required. Overhead wiring shall not be installed outside on private property. The building official, as a condition precedent to the issuance of a building permit, shall require all utility services located within any lot to be installed underground if:
(a) The property is to be developed with a new or relocated main building For purposes of this section, “main building” shall mean a building in which is conducted the principal use of the lot or building site on which such building is located.
The owner or developer of the property shall be responsible for complying with the requirements of this section and shall provide all the necessary facilities on the property to receive such services from the supplying utilities. If the building official determines that application of this requirement causes extraordinary hardship, the building official may modify or delay the imposition of the undergrounding requirement upon approval of property owner’s application therefore. If the building official determines to delay the installation of the requirement, he may require a recorded agreement guaranteeing the future performance of the work, together with adequate performance security in the form of a cash, surety bond, or letter of credit.
For purposes of this section, appurtenances and associated equipment, such as, but not limited to, surface-mounted transformers, pedestal-mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets, and concealed ducts in an underground system may be placed above ground.
Section 8. Chapter 15.13. Chapter 15.13 of the San Clemente Municipal Code “Wildland- Urban Interface Code” is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.13 WILDLAND- URBAN INTERFACE CODE
15.13.010 Wildland-Urban Interface Code Adopted – Where filed.
15.13.020 Amendments, additions and deletions
15.13.010 Wildland-Urban Interface Code Adopted – Where filed.
The City Council of the City of San Clemente hereby adopts by reference California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 7, known and designated as the Wildlife-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition based on the International Wildlife-Urban Interface Code, 2024 Edition, as published by the International Code Council with the modifications set forth below for the purpose of prescribing regulations for fire spread, accessibility, defensible space, water supply on premises constructed near wildland areas within the City. The provisions of this code shall constitute the Wildland-Urban Interface code regulations of the City. The California Wildland- Urban Interface Code is on file for public examination in the City’s Building Division office.
15.13.020 Amendments, additions and deletions.
Section 501.1 is amended by deleting exceptions 1 and 2 Section 602.4 is amended by adding the following:
602.4 fuel modification plans. Fuel modification plans shall be reviewed and approved by OCFA for all new buildings to be built or installed in a wildfire risk area. Plans shall meet the criteria set forth in OCFA Guideline C-05 “Vegetation Management Guideline-Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program.” Appendices
Appendix A is not adopted Appendix B is not adopted Appendix C is not adopted Appendix D is not adopted Appendix E is deleted in its entirety Appendix F is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM Appendix G is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM Appendix H is not adopted Appendix I is not adopted
Section 9. Chapter 15.14. Chapter 15.14 of the San Clemente Municipal Code, Section 11. “Green Building Standards Code” is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.14 GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
15.14.010 Green Building Standards Code Adopted – Where filed.
The 20222025 California Green Building Standards Code and its provisions relating to the sustainability of construction resources and the conservation thereof is hereby adopted and a copy held for public review in the Building Division.
Section 12.Section 10. Chapter 15.16. Chapter 15.16 of the San Clemente Municipal Code, “Mechanical Code” is hereby amended to read as follows:
“Mechanical Code” is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.16 MECHANICAL CODE
15.16.010 Mechanical Code Adopted – Where filed.
15.16.020 Amendments, additions and deletions
15.16.010 Mechanical Code Adopted – Where filed.
The City Council of the City of San Clemente hereby adopts by reference California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 4, known and designated as the California Mechanical Code, 20222025 Edition based on the 20212024 Uniform Mechanical Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials with the modifications set forth below for the purpose of prescribing regulations for the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance or use of heating, ventilating, cooling, refrigeration systems, incinerators and other heat-producing appliances in the City. The provisions of this code shall constitute the mechanical code regulations of the City. The California Mechanical Code is on file for public examination in the City’s Building Division office.
15.16.020 Amendments, additions and deletions.
Sections 104.4.3,104.4.4, and 104.5 of Division II of Chapter 1 of the California Mechanical Code are hereby deleted and replaced by the following:
104.5 Administration and Fees. Administrative and fee provisions contained in Division II of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code and California Residential Code, as amended by the City of San Clemente, shall apply to the California Mechanical Code, as adopted and amended by the City of San Clemente.
B. The first paragraph of Subsection 504.3 of the Section 504 of the California Mechanical Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
504.3 Domestic Range Hoods and Vents. Kitchen range hoods shall be installed for cooking facilities with an approved forced-draft system of ventilation vented to the outside of the building. Ducts used for domestic kitchen range ventilation shall be of metal, or other approved material, and shall have smooth interior surfaces. Ducts for domestic range hoods shall only serve cooking appliances. (Balance of the subsection to remain unchanged.) C. Subsection 1308.54 of Section 1308 of California Mechanical Code is hereby amended by adding the following sentences to the end of the paragraph:
Approved PE pipe and fittings shall be used in exterior buried gas piping systems. Ferrous gas piping is not permitted to be installed underground unless a soils analysis is provided to show that soil conditions will not be damaging to the piping material.
Section 13.Section 11. Chapter 15.17. Chapter 15.17 of the San Clemente Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.17 HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
15.17.010 Historical Building Code Adopted – Where filed.
The 20222025 California Historical Building Code and its provisions relating to historic buildings and structures to preserve historic and cultural buildings is hereby adopted and a copy held for public review in the Building Division.
Section 12. Chapter 15.18. of the San Clemente Municipal Code “Referenced Section 14. Standards Code” is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.18 REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE
15.18.010 Referenced Standards Code Adopted – Where filed.
The 20222025 California Referenced Standards Code and its provisions relating to the use of various materials in construction is hereby adopted and a copy held for public review in the Building Division.
Section 13. Chapter 15.19. Chapter 15.19 of the San Clemente Municipal Code “Electric Vehicle Charging Systems Expedited, Streamlined Permitting Process” remains the same. No changes.
Section 15. Section 14. Chapter 15.20. Chapter 15.20 of the San Clemente Municipal Code “Plumbing Code,” is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.20 PLUMBING CODE
15.20.010 Plumbing Code Adopted – Where filed.
15.20.020 Amendments, additions and deletions
15.20.010 Plumbing Code Adopted – Where filed.
The City Council of the City of San Clemente hereby adopts by reference California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 5, known and designated as the California Plumbing Code, 20222025 Edition based on the 20212024 Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials with the modifications set forth below for the purpose of prescribing regulations for the design, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing systems in the City including Appendices A, B, C, D, and I. The provisions of this code shall constitute the plumbing code regulations of the City. The California Plumbing Code is on file for public examination in the City’s Building Division office.
15.20.020 Amendments, additions and deletion.
Sections 104.4 and 104.5 of Division II of Chapter 1 of the California Plumbing Code are hereby deleted and replaced by the following:
104.4 Administration and Fees. Administrative provisions contained in Division II of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code and California Residential Code, as amended by the City of San Clemente, shall apply to the California Plumbing Code, adopted and amended by the City of San Clemente.
B. Subsection 604.1 of Section 604.0 of the California Plumbing Code is hereby amended by adding a sentence to end of the third paragraph to read as follows:
Ferrous materials are prohibited for water pipe and fittings when installed in the ground unless a soils analysis is provided to show that soil conditions will not be damaging to the piping material. (Balance of the section to remain unchanged) C. Subsection 604.2 of Section 604.0 of the California Plumbing Code is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
604.23 Copper tube for water piping shall have a weight of not less than Type K.
Exceptions:
Type L copper tubing may be used for water piping when piping is underground and not within the footprint of the building foundation.
Type M copper tubing may be used for water piping when piping is aboveground in, or on, a building.
Item no. (2) in Subsection 609.3 of Section 609.0 of the California Plumbing Code is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
Copper water piping installed under concrete floor slabs within a building or structure shall be copper tube Type “K” and shall be installed without joints where possible.
Where joints are permitted, they shall be brazed and fitting shall be wrought copper. Such copper tubing shall be placed in a sand bed a minimum of three inches (3”) in depth, and properly protected penetrates concrete and similar materials. (Balance of the section to remain unchanged)
Subsection 610.8 of Section 610.0 of the California Plumbing Code is hereby amended by deleting the last paragraph and replacing it with the following:
No building supply pipe shall be less than one inch (1”) in diameter unless a design or calculations are submitted and approved by Administrative Authority. Each main building shall have a minimum of two three-quarter-inch (3/4”) hose bibs; one located readily accessible to the front yard and one to the back yard.
Item no. (7) is hereby added to Section 701.12 of the California Plumbing Code to read as follows:
(7) Cast iron shall not be used for drainage and waste piping when installed in the ground unless a soils analysis is provided to show that soil conditions will not be damaging to the piping material.
Subsection 1208.5 of Section 1208 of California Plumbing Code is hereby amended by adding the following sentences to the end of the paragraph:
Approved PE pipe and fittings shall be used in exterior buried gas piping systems. Ferrous gas piping is not permitted to be installed underground unless a soils analysis is provided to show that soil conditions will not be damaging to the piping material.
Section 16. Section 15. Chapter 15.22. Chapter 15.22 of the San Clemente Municipal Code “Residential Code” is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.22 RESIDENTIAL CODE
15.22.010 Residential Code Adopted – Where filed.
15.22.020 Division II of Chapter 1 amended — Administration.
15.22.025 Reserved.
15.22.030 Chapter 3 amended — Building Planning.
15.22.040 Chapter 4 amended — Foundations.
15.22.050 Chapter 6 amended — Wall Construction.
15.22.060 Chapter 9 amended — Roof Assemblies.
15.22.070 Chapter 44 amended — Referenced Standards (NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, NFPA 13D).
15.22.010 Residential Code Adopted – Where filed.
For the purpose of prescribing regulations for erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, replacement, repair, improvement, removal, movement, conversion, demolition, use and occupancy, equipment, height, location, maintenance, and areas of detached one–and two-family residential dwellings, townhomes and structures accessory thereto in the City, subject to the modifications set forth in this Chapter, the City Council of the City of San Clemente hereby adopts by reference California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 2.5, known and designated as the California Residential Code (CRC), 20222025 Edition, based on the 20212024 International Residential Code as published by the International Code Council including Appendix H. A copy of this code is on file for public examination in the City’s Building Division office.
15.22.020 Division II of Chapter 1 amended — Administration.
Division II of Chapter 1 of CRC is hereby amended as follows:
Subsection R101.1 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
R101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the California Residential Code, and may be cited as such and will be referred to herein as “this code”.
Subsection R101.2 is hereby amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:
The provisions of this code shall apply to and affect all of the territory of the City of San Clemente, except work located primarily in a public way, public utility towers and poles, mechanical equipment not specifically regulated in these codes, hydraulic flood control structures, facilities for the production, generation, storage or transmission of water or electrical energy by a local agency, and except as exempted by these codes.
Subsection R105.2 is hereby amended by deleting items 1 through 10 under the heading “Building” and replacing them with the following:
Building:
One-story detached accessory buildings and structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses and structures such as portable shade cloth structures, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet or a wall height of 8 feet. Such structures must comply with the setback and height requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance and the Fire Code.
Fences other than swimming pool barriers not over 6 feet high. Masonry fences under 42 inches in height above finish grade.
Oil derricks.
Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of footing to the top of wall unless supporting a surcharge, impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids, or if on a slope less than 1 in 3. Retaining walls on slopes greater than 1 in 3 are required to be reviewed by engineering and planning divisions.
Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2:1 and not on or within 7 feet of a descending slope.
Detached decks, platforms or similar structures not exceeding 200 square feet in area, walkways, sidewalks and driveways that are not more than 30 inches (762mm) above adjacent grade, and not over any basement or story below, and are not part of a required exit means of egress, and are not part of an accessible route.
Painting, papering, tiling (except shower enclosures), carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work that does not involve electrical, mechanical or plumbing work.
Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery when approved by special use permit.
Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R- 3 occupancy that are less than 18 inches deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons and are installed entirely above ground.
Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems that meet zoning requirements.
Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings.
Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support of Group R-3 and U occupancies.
Non-fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height.
Ground mounted Radio and television antenna, and flagpoles not higher than the setback from the property line and not more than 20 feet (20) feet in height measured from grade. Small dish receivers mounted on Residential uses.
Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits will be required for the above-exempted items.
Subsection R105.3.2 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
R105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 360 days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or permit has been issued; except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 90 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. The total period of application extensions granted shall not exceed an additional 18 months. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan check fee.
Subsection R105.5 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
R105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work commenced.
Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within which work may commence under that permit when the permittee is unable to commence work within the time required. The extension shall be requested in writing prior to the permit expiring and show justifiable cause demonstrating that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken. Pursuant to this paragraph, the Building Official or his/her designee is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for a period not more than 180 days. The completion of construction shall not extend beyond the timeframes mandated in Section R105.10 of this code even with such extension.
Before such work can be recommenced after a permit expires, a new permit shall first be obtained, and a fee therefore shall be one half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work, and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to renew action on a permit after this one -year time period, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee.
A new Subsection R105.10 is hereby added to Section R105 to read in its entirety as follows.
R105.10 Completion of construction.
Notwithstanding subsection R105105.5 above, all construction shall be completed by the owner, owner's agent, or the permittee and approved by the City within the following time frame: 12 months.
New residential buildings construction . . . 24
months
Residential room additions and remodels . . . 12
months
Pools/spas . . . 12 months
Patio covers and similar structures . . . 6 months
Fences and/or retaining walls . . . 6 months
Water heaters, water softeners and air conditioners . . . 6 months All other minor alterations . . . 6 months
Upon written request of the owner or permittee, the Building Official and/or his/her designated representative may extend the period for completion of construction for a period up to and not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) daysan additional 12 months. The written request must demonstrate that (1) due to circumstances beyond the owner's or permittee's control, construction could not be completed in the required construction period; (2) that reasonable progress has been made; (3) that the condition of the property presents no health or safety hazard; and (4) that the continued delay will not create any unreasonable visual or physical detriment to the neighborhood. Any additional extension beyond one hundred eighty (180) days must be approved by the City Manager. Community Development Director.
A new Subsection R105.11 is hereby added to Section R105 to read in its entirety as follows.
R105.11 Maintenance of property during construction. During construction, all property shall be maintained in a reasonably clean and well-kept manner. All lumber and building materials shall be neatly piled or stacked in a safe manner and stored in the rear yard of the residential property or inside the building construction perimeter, except that building materials may be stored in a front yard for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days. A waiver of this requirement may be obtained from the Building Official or his/her designated representative if the construction is screened from view from adjacent occupied or public property with fencing materials approved by city zoning and building regulations. Any building that is left unsecured by the absence of doors or windows during construction shall secure those openings or provide fencing to prevent unauthorized entry.
A new Subsection R106.1.47 is hereby added to Section R106 to read in its entirety as follows:
R106.1.4 7 Soil report. A Soil Report shall be submitted with all permit applications for new construction and additions. Soil Reports shall be prepared by a professional engineer licensed by the State to prepare such reports. The Building Official may waive this requirement if he/she finds that the scope of work applied for does not necessitate a soil report.
Subsection R106.3 is hereby amended to add a second paragraph that reads as follows:
When submittal documents are required by Section R106.1, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the submittal documents for plan review. Said plan review fees are separate fees from the permit fees specified in Section R108 and are in addition to the permit fees. Said plan review fee shall be as set forth in the City Council Fee Resolution.
Subsection R106.5 is hereby amended to add a second paragraph that reads as follows:
The approved plans, permit application, inspection card and other construction documents required by the Building Official shall be imaged after the final inspection and will be a permanent record in the City. The applicant shall pay the cost of imaging at the time of permit.
Subsection R108.2 is hereby amended by adding a sentence at the end to read as follows:
The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in the City Council Fee Resolution unless otherwise specified by the code.
Subsection R108.3 is hereby amended to add a second paragraph that reads as follows:
The Building Official shall make the determination of value or valuation under any provisions of this code. The valuation shall be determined by using rational methods established by the Building Official that reasonably establish the construction value or the contract price of the actual construction cost. The value of work to be used in computing the Building Permit and Building Plan Review fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems and any other permanent equipment.
Subsection R108.5 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
R108.5 Refunds. The building official is authorized to establish a refund policy. The building official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected as provided below.
The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done.
The building official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of payment.
Subsection R108.6 is hereby amended to add a second paragraph that reads as follows:
An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
A new Subsection R108.7 is hereby added to Section R108 to read in its entirety as follows:
R108.7 Deposit. The Building Official may require a deposit from the applicant for a certain project or work in order to secure the request of final inspection approvals from the applicant or the repairing of damaged City properties during the period of construction. The deposit money will be refunded to the applicant when the final inspections are approved or the damages are repaired to the satisfaction of the City. The deposit amount shall not be more than twice the permit fee.
A new Subsection R109.5 is hereby added to Section R109 to read in its entirety as follows:
R109.5 Re-inspections. A re-inspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or re-inspection when such portion of work for which an inspection is requested is not complete or when previous corrections are not corrected.
This subsection is not to be interpreted as requiring re- inspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with requirements of this Code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or re-inspection.
Re-inspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise made available on the work site, or when the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, or for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested.
To obtain a re-inspection, the applicant shall pay the re- inspection fee as established by the City Council Fee Resolution. In instances where re-inspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of work will be performed until the required re-inspection fees have been paid.
15.22.030 Chapter 3 amended — Building Planning.
Chapter 3 of CRC is hereby amended as follows:
Table R301.2(1) in Section R301 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
GROUND SNOW LOAD°
WIND DESIGN
SEISMIC DESIGN CATAGORYf
SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM
ICE BARRIER UNDER- LAYMENT REQUIREDh
FLOOD HAZARDSg
AIR FREEZING INDEXi
MEAN ANNUAL TEMPj
Speedd (mph)
Topographic effectsk
Special Wind Regionl
Wind- borne debris zonem
Weatheringa
Frost line Depthb
Termitec
0 95
none
no
no
D1 od D2
negligible
12 very
no
footnote
0 60
MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIAn
Elevation
Altitude correction factore
Coincident wet bulb
Indoor winter design relative humidity
Indoor winter design dry-bulb temperature
Outdoor winter design dry-bulb temperature
Heating temperature difference
208
1 68
45 70
37 33
Latitude
Daily range
Summer design gains
Indoor summer design relative humidity
Indoor summer design dry-bulb temperature
Outdoor summer design dry-bulb temperature
Cooling temperature difference
33 12
13 50-
75 87
12 For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s.
Weathering may require. Where weathering requires a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code., the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index (i.e., ", “negligible," ",” “moderate"” or "“severe")” for concrete as determined from the Weathering Probability Map [Figure R301.2(3)]. Figure R301.2(1). The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C 34, C 55, C 62, C 73, C 90, C 129, C 145, C 216 ASTM C34, ASTM C55, ASTM C62, ASTM C73, ASTM C90, ASTM C129, ASTM C145, ASTM C216 or C 652. ASTM C652.
The. Where the frost line depth may requirerequires deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1). Figure R403.1(1), the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade. . The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage. . The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic ultimate design wind speed speeds map [Figure R301.2(4)].[Figure R301.2(2)].
Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4. Section R301.2.1.4.
Temperatures shall be permitted to reflect local climates or local weather experience as determined by the building official.
The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 10A from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. . The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1. Section R301.2.2.1.
Hazard Maps
The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with: the date of the jurisdiction’s entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordinance for management of flood hazard areas); and the title and date of the currently effective Flood Insurance Study or other flood hazard study and maps adopted by the authority having jurisdiction, as amended.
In accordance with Sections
R905.1.2, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with “YES.” Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with “NO.” The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100-year (99 percent) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table “Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F).” The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table “Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F).” In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with “YES.” Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate “NO” in this part of the table.
In accordance with Figure R301.2(2), where there is local historical data documenting unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with “YES” and identify any specific requirements. Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate “NO” in this part of the table.
In accordance with Section R301.2.1.2 the jurisdiction shall indicate the wind- borne debris wind zone(s). Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate “NO” in this part of the table.
The jurisdiction shall fill in these sections of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 1a or 1b from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction.
The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the allowable stress design table using the Ground Snow Loads in Figure R301.2(3).
FEMA - National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
Communit y
Name
Communit y
Number
FIRM Panel Number
Initial NFIP
Map Date
Initial FIRM
Date
Most Recent FIRM Panel
San Clemente
060230
06059C0507J
06059C0508J
06059C0509J
06059C0517J06059C0508 K
06059C0509K
06059C0517K
06059C0526J
06059C0527J
06059C0528J
06059C0529J
06059C0536J06059C0536 K
06059C0537J
06059C0538J
06059C0538K
06059C0539J
06/14/197
4 12/04/197
9 12/03/200921/201
9 FEMA—Federal Emergency Management Agency NFIP—National Flood Insurance Program FIRM—Flood Insurance Rate Map Also see—San Clemente Municipal Code Chapter 15.76—Flood Damage Prevention ip. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100-year (99%) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index- USA Method (Base 32°)" at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.html. jq. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)" at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.html.
A new Subsection R301.9 is hereby added to Section R301 to read in its entirety as follows:
R301.9 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new structures and facilities adjoining land containing hazardous combustible vegetation shall be approved using guidance from the OCFA Guideline C-05 “Vegetation Management Guideline – Technical Design for new Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program.” Table R302.1(2) in Section R302 is hereby amended by deleting footnote “a” (balance of the Table to remain unchanged).
Subsection R313R309.1 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
R313R309.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinklers systems. An automatic fire sprinkler system designed and installed per Section R313.3 shall be provided in Townhouses per Section R313.1.1 and R313.1.2.
R313R309.1.1 New buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all new townhouse buildings, including the attached garages.
R313R309.1.2 Existing buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout existing buildings and their additions, including the attached garages, when any of the following conditions exist:
The total floor area increases by 50% of the existing area over a two-year period; or The total area increases by 750 square feet or more over a 2-year period; or An additional story is added to the structure regardless of the area involved; or The floor area of the alteration or combination of an addition and alteration, within any two-year period, is 50% or more of area of the existing structure and where the scope of the work exposes building framing and facilitates sprinkler installation and is such that the Building Official determines that the complexity of installing a sprinkler system would be similar as in a new building; or Any addition to an existing building that has fire sprinklers installed.
Exceptions:
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13113 occupancies housing ambulatory children only, none of whom are mentally ill or mentally retarded, and the buildings or portions thereof in which such children are housed are not more than two stories in height, and buildings or portions thereof housing such children have an automatic fire alarm system activated by approved smoke detectors.
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13143.6 occupancies licensed for protective social care which house ambulatory clients only, none of whom is a child (under the age of 18 years), or who is elderly (65 years of age or over).
Subsection R313R309.2 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
R313R309.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinklers systems. An automatic fire sprinkler system designed and installed per Section R313.3 shall be required in one- and two-family dwellings per Sections R313.2.1 and R313.2.2.
R313R309.2.1 New buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all new one- and two- family dwellings, including the attached garages.
R313R309.2.2 Existing buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout existing buildings and their additions, including the attached garages, when any of the following conditions exist:
The total floor area is increased by 50% of the existing area over a 2-year period; or The total area is increased by 750 square feet or more over a 2-year period; or An additional story is added to the structure regardless of the area involved; or The floor area of an alteration or combination of an addition and alteration, within any two-year period, is 50% or more of area of the existing structure and where the scope of the work exposes building framing and facilitates sprinkler installation and is such that the Building Official determines that the complexity of installing a sprinkler system would be similar as in a new building; or Any addition to an existing building that has fire sprinklers installed.
Exceptions:
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13113 occupancies housing ambulatory children only, none of whom are mentally ill or mentally retarded, and the buildings or portions thereof in which such children are housed are not more than two stories in height, and buildings or portions thereof housing such children have an automatic fire alarm system activated by approved smoke detectors.
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13143.6 occupancies licensed for protective social care which house ambulatory clients only, none of whom is a child (under the age of 18 years), or who is elderly (65 years of age or over).
The first paragraph of subsection R313R309.3.6.2.2 is hereby deleted and replaced to read as follows:
R313R309.3.6.2.2 Calculation procedure. Determination of the required size for water distribution piping shall be in accordance with the following procedure and California Fire Code as amended by the City of San Clemente Section 903.3.5.3.
Subsection R322R306.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
R322R306.1 General. Buildings and structures constructed in whole or in part in flood hazard areas (including A or V Zones) as established in Table R301.2(1) shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions contained in this section and in accordance with Chapter
15.76 of the San Clemente Municipal Code.
Buildings and structures located in whole or in part in identified floodways shall be designed and constructed in accordance with ASCE 24 and in accordance with Chapter
15.76 of the San Clemente Municipal Code.
15.22.040 Chapter 4 amended — Foundations.
Chapter 4 of CRC is hereby amended as follows:
Subsection R402.2 Concrete is hereby amended by adding at the end: Due to corrosive soils concrete shall be 4500 psi Type 5 to protect the reinforcing from corrosion. Special Inspections are not required unless part of the structural design.
Subsection R405.1 is hereby amended by deleting the exception (balance of subsection to remain unchanged).
15.22.050 Chapter 6 amended — Wall Construction.
Chapter 6 of CRC is hereby amended as follows:
Section R602.10.4.1 Mixing Methods is hereby amended by adding at the end of #1: “The use of the GB method of bracing as the sole means for bracing is not permitted. No more than 50% of braced wall line shall use this method and shall be supplemented by any of the other bracing methods.
15.22.060 Chapter 9 amended — Roof Assemblies.
Chapter 9 of CRC is hereby amended as follows:
First paragraph of subsection R902.1 is amended to read in its entirety as follows:
R902.1 Roofing covering materials. Roofs shall be covered with materials as set forth in Sections R904 and R905. A minimum Class A roofing shall be installed in areas designated by this section. Classes A roofing required by this section to be listed shall be tested in accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E 108. (balance of subsection to remain unchanged).
Subsections R902.1.1, R902.1.2, R902.1.3 are hereby deleted and replaced with a new Subsection R902.1.1 to read in its entirety as follows:
R902.1.1 Roof Coverings. The roof covering or roofing assembly on any new structure regulated by this code shall be Class A fire retardant roof minimum as classified in CBC Section 1505.2. Non-combustible roof covering may be applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements in lieu of a fire retardant roofing assembly. Wood roofing materials are prohibited unless pressure treated and approved for fire retardant of Class A minimum. For existing structure when ten percent (10%) or more of the total roof area is re-roofed within any one-year period, shall have a Class A fire retardant roof covering for entire roof area. For existing structure when less than ten percent (10%) of the total roof area is re-roofed within any one-year period, shall have a fire retardant roof covering class equal to or greater than the existing roof covering and not less than Class B.
The first paragraph of Subsection R902.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
R902.2 Fire-retardant-treated shingles and shakes. Fire- retardant-treated wood shakes and shingles are wood shakes and shingles complying with UBC Standard 15-3 or 15-4 which are impregnated by the full-cell vacuum- pressure process with fire-retardant chemicals, and which have been qualified by UBC Standard 15-2 for use on Class A. (balance of subsection to remain unchanged).
Subsection R903.4 Roof Drainage is hereby amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:
Water that accumulates on a roof shall be effectively drained and conveyed from the roof to a storm drain, street gutter, or other locations approved by the Building Official. Such water shall be conveyed through gutters, leaders, associated piping or other non-erodible surface drainage devices as approved by the Building Official. For any minor or small roofs, the Building Official may exempt this requirement.
15.22.065 Chapter 10 amended—Chimneys and Fireplaces.
Chapter 10 of CRC is hereby amended as follows:
Section R1001.1314 is hereby added as follows:
R1001.1314 Outdoor gas Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar exterior devices shall comply with this section.
Exception: Barbeques, grills, and other portable devices intended solely for cooking Section R1001.1314.1 is hereby added as follows:
R1001.1314.1 Gas-fueled devices. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and similar devices fueled by natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas are allowed when approved by the Building Department and the device is designed to only burn a gas flame and not wood or other solid fuel. At R-3 occupancies, combustible construction shall not be located within three feet of an atmospheric column that extends vertically from the perimeter of the device. Where a permanent Building Department approved hood and vent is installed, combustible construction may abut this column between the bottom of the hood and the vent opening.
Section R1001.1314.2 is hereby added as follows:
R1001.1314.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas. Fireplaces burning wood or other solid fuel are not permitted. Decorative logs in ana fireplace shall be contained within a firebox with an attached chimney. The opening in the face of the firebox shall have an installed and maintained enclosure except exterior installed units.
Section R1001.1314.3 is hereby added as follows:
R1001.1314.3 Where prohibited. The burning of wood and other solid fuels is prohibited. Wood and other solid fuel burning fires in devices other than existing permanent fireplaces are not allowed within Wildfire Risk Areas (WRA) and adopted Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) or in locations where conditions could cause the spread of fire to the WRA or FHSZ
15.22.070 Chapter 44 amended — Referenced Standards (NFPA 13R &13 D).
The Referenced Standards in Chapter 44 of CRC are hereby amended as follows:
D. NFPA 13R, 2022 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended as follows:
A
8.3.3.1.1.1.1. Section 6.7.3 is hereby revised to read in its entirety as follows:
iv) Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. The location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant. The FDC may be located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved by the fire code official. The size of piping and the number of 2½” inlets shall be approved by the fire code official. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red or as approved. When the fire sprinkler density design requires more than 500 gpm (including inside hose stream demand), or a standpipe system is included, four 2½” inlets shall be provided NFPA 13D 20222025 Edition Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:
Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised to read in its entirety as follows:
7.1.2 The sprinkler system piping mayshall not have a separate control valve when permittedvalves installed unless supervised by a central station, proprietary, or remote station alarm service.
Section 17. Section 16. Chapter 15.23. Chapter 15.23 of the San Clemente Municipal Code, “Existing Building Code” is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
Chapter 15.23 EXISTING BUILDING CODE
15.23.010 Existing Building Code Adopted – Where filed.
15.23.020 Chapter 3 amended—Provisions For All
Compliance Methods.
15.23.010 Existing Building Code Adopted – Where filed.
For the purpose of prescribing regulations for erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, replacement, repair, improvement, removal, movement, conversion, demolition, use and occupancy, equipment, height, location, maintenance, and areas of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such building or structure in the City, subject to the modifications set forth in this Chapter., the City Council of the City of San Clemente hereby adopts by reference California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 10, known and designated as the California Existing Building Code (CEBC), 20222025 Edition, based on the 20212024 International Existing Building Code as published by the International Code Council. A copy of this code is on file for public examination in the City's Building Division Office.
15.23.020 Chapter 3 amended—Provisions For All Compliance Methods.
New Subsections 302.6 and 302.7 are hereby added to Section 302 to read as follows:
302.6 Requirements. It shall be unlawful for any person to move any house, building or structure of any kind or description, except fabricated structures approved by the Building Official, from any point outside of the City limits of the City, onto any property or lot within the City limits of the City of San Clemente. No building or structure shall be moved or relocated until such building or structure is approved by the Planning Commission under a Conditional Use Permit. A permit to relocate the building or structure, issued by the Building Official to the owner of the premises to which the particular building or structure is proposed to be moved, is also required. 302.7 Relocation Permit Fee. Before any application for a Relocation Permit is accepted for filing, a fee as set forth in the City Council Fee Resolution shall be paid by the applicant to the City of San Clemente to cover City's cost for the investigation of the condition of the building to be moved and the inspection of the proposed new location. The application fee herein provided for shall be in addition to the building permit fee required by this code and any other fee or charge required by law or ordinance where a main building and building accessory thereto are to be moved.
Section 1417. Fire Code. Chapter 8.16 of the San Clemente Municipal Code, “Fire Code,” is amended to read as follows:
“Chapter 8.16 FIRE CODE
8.16.010 Fire Code Adopted – Where filed.
8.16.020 - Enforcement and Inspections.
8.16.030 - Division II of Chapter 1 amended—Administration.
8.16.040 – Chapter 2 amended—Definitions.
8.16.050 – Chapter 3 amendments—General Requirements.
8.16.060 – Chapter 4 amended—Emergency Planning and Preparedness.
8.16.070 – Chapter 5 amended—Fire Service Features.
8.16.080 – Chapter 9 amended—Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems.
8.16.102 – Chapter 28 amended—Lumber Yards and Argo-Industrial, Solid Biomass and Woodworking Facilities.
8.16.104 – Chapter 50 amended—Hazardous Materials – General Provisions.
8.16.105 – Chapter 56 amended—Explosives and Fireworks.
8.16.106 – Chapter 80 amended—Referenced Standards.
8.16.010 Fire Code Adopted – Where filed.
The 20222025 California Fire Code, based on the International Fire Code, 20212024 Edition, as amended by the State of California, published by the International Code Council (ICC), including Appendices listed is hereby adopted by the City of San Clemente for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to the life and property from fire or explosion, save and except such portions as are hereinafter added, deleted, modified or amended. A copy of this Code is on file in the City's Building Division office for public inspection and is adopted with the same force and effect as through set out herein in full.
8.16.020 – Enforcement and Inspections.
8.16.020 - Enforcement and Inspections.
The California Fire Code as amended by the City of San Clemente shall be enforced by the Orange County Fire Authority, which shall be operated under the Fire Chief of the Orange County Fire Authority. The Fire Chief of the Orange County Fire Authority may detail such members of the fire authority as inspectors as shall be necessary from time to time.
8.16.030 – Division II of Chapter 1 amended—Administration.
8.16.030 - Division II of Chapter 1 amended—Administration.
Chapter 1
Scope and Administration
Chapter 1 General Requirements. Adopt Chapter 1SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is adopted in its entirety,only those sections and subsections adopted by the SFM with the following amendments:
Section 112.4 Violation penalties is hereby revised as follows:
112.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or shall fail to comply with any issued orders or notices or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties assessed as prescribed in the OCFA Prevention Field Services adopted fee schedule. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
Section 112.4.2 Infraction and misdemeanor is hereby added as follows:
112.4.2 Infraction and misdemeanor. Persons operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this code that shall permit any fire or life safety hazard to exist on premises under their control shall be guilty of an infraction. Persons who fail to take immediate action to abate a fire or life safety hazard when ordered or notified to do so by the chief or a duly authorized representative are guilty of a misdemeanor.
8.16.040 – Chapter 2 amended—Definitions.
Chapter 2 Definitions
Chapter 2 DEFINITIONS is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM with the following amendments:
Sections 202 General DefinitionsGENERAL DEFINITIONS is hereby revised by adding “OCFA” and “Spark Arrester” as follows:
202 General Definitions
OCFA: Orange County Fire Authority, authority having jurisdiction.
SPARK ARRESTER.: A listed device constructed of noncombustible material specifically for the purpose of meeting one of the following conditions:
Removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles/debris from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 38366.
Existing Fireplaces that burn solid fuel in accordance with California Building Code Chapter 28.
8.16.050 – Chapter 3 amendments—General Requirements.
Adopt
Chapter 3 General Requirements
Chapter 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is adopted in its entirety withonly those sections adopted by the exception of Sections 308.1.4, 311.5 through 311.5.5, 318, and 319, andSFM with the following amendments:
Section 304.1.2 Vegetation is hereby revised as follows:
304.1.2 Vegetation. Weeds, grass, vines or other growth that is capable of being ignited and endangering property, shall be cut down and removed by the owner or occupant of the premises. Vegetation clearance requirement in Very high fire severityurban- wildland interface areas shall be in accordance with Chapter
49.Part 7, the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Type, amount, arrangement, and maintenance of vegetation in a fuel modification area, interior slope, or similarly hazardous area using guidance fromshall be in accordance with OCFA Guideline C-05 “Vegetation Management Guideline—: Technical Design for New Construction, Fuel Modification Plans, and Maintenance Program.” Section 305.6 Hazardous Conditions is hereby added as follows:
305.6 Hazardous conditions. Outdoor fires burning wood or other solid fuel are not allowed when any of the following conditions applies:
when predicted sustained winds exceed 8 MPH and relative humidity is less than 25%, or a red flag condition has been declared when an official sign was caused to be posted by the fire code official, or a public announcement is made No outdoor fires using any fuel type are permitted when predicted sustained winds exceed 20 MPH or when such fires present a hazard as determined by the fire code official.
Section 305.7 Disposal of rubbish is hereby added as follows:
305.7 Disposal of rubbish. Rubbish, trash or combustible waste material shall be burned only within an approved incinerator and in accordance with Section 307.2.1.
Section 307 Open burning, recreational fires and portable outdoor fireplacesOPEN BURNING, RECREATIONAL FIRES AND PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACES is hereby revised as follows:
SECTION 307 OPEN BURNING, RECREATIONAL FIRES, FIRE PITS, FIRE RINGS, AND PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACES Sections 307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Ringsfireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar devices used at Group R Occupanciesoccupancies is hereby added as follows:
Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Ringsfireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar devices used at Group R Occupancies. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar exterior devices used at Group R occupancies shall comply with this section.
Exception: Barbeques, grills, and other portable devices intended solely for cooking.
Section 307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices is hereby added as follows:
Gas-fueled devices. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and similar devices fueled by natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas are allowed when approved by the Building Department and the device is designed to only burn a gas flame and not wood or other solid fuel. At R-3 occupancies, combustible construction and vegetation shall not be located within three feet of an atmospheric column that extends vertically from the perimeter of the device. At other R occupancies, the minimum distance shall be ten (10) feet. Where a permanent Building Department approved hood and vent is installed, combustible construction may encroach upon this column between the bottom of the hood and the vent opening.
Where chimneys or vents are installed, they shall have a spark arrester as defined in Section 202.
Section 307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas is hereby added as follows:
Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas. Permanent outdoor fireplaces burning wood or other solid fuel shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code with clearance from combustible construction and building openings as required therein. Fires in a fireplace shall be contained within a firebox with an attached chimney. The opening in the face of the firebox shall have an installed and maintained method of arresting sparks.
The burning of wood or other solid fuel in a device is not allowed within 25 feet of combustible structures unless within an approved permanent fireplace. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet of a structure or to vegetation shall be eliminated prior to ignition. Fires in devices burning wood or solid fuel shall be in accordance with Sections 305, 307, and 308.
Exceptions:
1. Portable fireplaces and fire rings/pits equipped with a device to arrest sparks shall be located at least 3’3 feet from combustible construction at R-3 occupancies,
2. Portable fireplaces, and fire pits/rings equipped with a device to arrest sparks, shall be located at least 15 feet from combustible structures at other R occupancies.
Section 307.6.2.1 Where prohibited is hereby added as follows:
Where prohibited. The burning of wood and other solid fuels shall not be conducted within a fuel modification zone or , Wildfire Risk Area (WRA), Wildland-Urban Interface Area (WUI), or in locations where conditions could cause the spread of fire to the WRA or WUI.very high hazard fire severity zone, Exceptions:
Permanent fireplaces that are not located in a fuel modification zone Where determined by the Fire Code Official that the location or design of the device should reasonably prevent the start of a wildfire.
Section 307.7 Fire Prevention is hereby added as follows:
Section 307.7 Fire Prevention.
Except as provided in subsection B, authorized in the San Clemente Municipal Code, or permitted by the City or the Orange County Fire Authority, no person shall kindle, build, light, or maintain a fire in:
The public right-of-way;
Property owned or managed by the City;
Property that is zoned or designated by the City as "Open Space," "Public," "Civic Center" or "Institutional;" or Vacant or unimproved portions of property that are zoned or designated by the City as "Inland Canyon," "Coastal Canyon" or "Coastal Bluff." Enforcement personal may order the immediate extinguishment of any fire in violation of this subsection A.
The prohibitions provided in subsection A do not apply in any public or private park where fires are permitted so long as all of the following conditions are met:
The fire is in a designated fire ring or pit, of a maximum horizontal distance of 3 feet by 2 feet, or contained within a commercially manufactured appliance that is elevated off of the ground (e.g., a hibachi, firepit, or barbeque grill); Only wood, charcoal, or paper products are used as fuel; No painted or chemically treated wood is burned;
All fuel material fits within the inside edge of the fire ring, pit, or elevated appliance; and The fuel materials do not rise higher than approximately two (2) feet above the top edge of the fire ring, pit, or elevated appliance.; and Hazardous conditions identified in Section 305.6 do not exist.
Enforcement personnel may order the extinguishment of any fire otherwise permitted under subsection B for any public safety or welfare reason. Such reasons include, but are not limited to, the fire's location or proximity to a hazardous fire area, types of fuel, wind speed, wind direction, flying embers, or other hazardous conditions described in Section 305.6 exist.
This section shall be enforced by the Orange County Fire Authority, the Orange County Sheriff's Department, and employees designated by the City Manager in the City's Marine Safety, Code Compliance, and Park Ranger Divisions (collectively referred to herein as "Enforcement Personnel").
SectionSECTION 324 FUEL MODIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION is hereby added as follows:
Fuel Modification Requirements forFor New Construction is hereby added as follows:
324 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. . All new structures and facilities adjoining land containing hazardous combustible vegetation shall be approved using guidance fromand in accordance with the requirements of OCFA Guideline C-05 “Vegetation Management Guideline –: Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program.” Exception: Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as ground covers, provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire
Section 325 CLEARANCE OF BRUSH OR VEGETATION
GROWTH FROM ROADWAYS is hereby added as follows:
Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways
is hereby added as follows:
325 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways. . The fire code official is authorized to cause areas within 10 feet (3048 mm) on each side of portions of highways and private streets which are improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, to be cleared of flammable vegetation and other combustible growth. Measurement shall be from the flow-line or the end of the improved edge of the roadway surfaces.
Exception: Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as ground covers, provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire.
Section 326 Unusual CircumstancesUNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES is hereby added as follows:
326.1 Unusual circumstances. The fire code official may suspend enforcement of the vegetation management requirements and require reasonable alternative measures designed to advance the purpose of this code if determined that in any specific case that any of the following conditions exist:
Difficult terrain.
Danger of erosion.
Presence of plants included in any state and federal resources agencies, California Native Plant Society and county-approved list of wildlife, plants, rare, endangered and/or threatened species.
Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.
Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with the clearance of vegetation provisions undesirable or impractical.
Section 327 Use of EquipmentUSE OF EQUIPMENT is hereby added as follows:
327.1 Use of equipment. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall use, operate, or cause to be operated in, upon or adjoining any hazardous fire area any internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in Section 202 maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire.
Exceptions:
3.1.Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses, and passenger vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject to this section if the exhaust system is equipped with a muffler as defined in the Vehicle Code of the State of California.
4.2.Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhausted gases pass through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the atmosphere, and the turbocharger is in good mechanical condition.
Section 327.12 Use of Equipmentequipment and Devices Generating Heat, Sparksdevices generating heat, sparks or Open Flamesopen flames is hereby added as follows:
327.12 Equipment and devices generating heat, sparks or open flames. During any time of the year within very high fire hazard severity zoneWildfire Risk Areas, within or immediately adjacent to any forest- or brush-covered land or non-irrigated grass- covered land, no person shall use or operate any welding equipment, cutting torches, tar pots, grinding devices, or other tools or equipment that may produce a spark, fire, or flame that could result in a wildfire without doing the following:
First clearing away all flammable material, including snags, from the area around such operation for a distance of 30 feet or other approved method to reduce fire spread into the wildlands. If 30-foot clearing cannot be achieved, then an alternate method shall be approved by the AHJ prior to work starting.
B.2. Maintain one serviceable round point shovel with an overall length of not less than forty-six (46) inches and one backpack pump water-type fire extinguisher fully equipped and ready for use at the immediate area during the operation.
C.3. Stop work when winds are 8 MPH or greater during periods when relative humidity is less than 25%, or a red flag condition has been declared or public announcement is made, when an official sign was caused to be posted by the fire code official, or when such fires present a hazard as determined by the fire code official.
D.4. Keep a cell phone nearby and call 911 immediate in case of fire.
Section 327.23 Spark Arresters is hereby added as follows:
327.23 Spark arresters. Spark arresters shall comply with Section 202, and when affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to Section 327 shall not be placed or mounted in such a manner as to allow flames or heat from the exhaust system to ignite any flammable material.
8.16.060 – Chapter 4 amended—Emergency Planning and Preparedness.
Chapter 4:
Emergency Planning and Preparedness. Adopt
Chapter 4: EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS is
adopted in only those sections and subsections adopted by the SFM with the following amendment.
Section 407.5 is hereby revised as follows:
407.5 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement. Where required by the fire code official, each application for a permit shall OCFA’sfollow OCFA Guideline G-04 “Completion of the Chemical Classification Guideline” in accordance with Section 5001.5.2.
8.16.070 -– Chapter 5 amended—Fire Service Features.
Chapter 5
Fire Service Features
Chapter 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM with the following amendments:
SECTION 501.1 Scope is hereby revised as follows:
501.1 Scope. Fire service features for buildings, structures and premises shall be designedcomply with this chapter and reviewed, where required by the fire code official, with the recommendations of OCFA Guideline B-01, “Fire Master PlanPlans for Commercial & Residential Development.” Section 510.1 Emergency responder communications enhancement systems coverage in new buildings is revisedhereby deleted and replaced as follows:
510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings. All new buildings shall have approved radio coverage for emergency responders within the building based upon the existing coverage levels of the public safety communication systems of the jurisdiction at the exterior of the building. This section shall not require improvement of the existing public safety communication systems. The Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System shall comply with the requirements of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Communications and Technology Division, and where the functionality of performance requirements in the California Fire Code are more stringent, this code.
Exceptions:
A.1. In buildings or structures where it is determined by the fire code official that the radio coverage system is not needed, including but not limited to the following:
B.a. Existing buildings or structures, unless required by the Building Official and OCFA for buildings and structures undergoing extensive remodel and/or expansion.
C.b. Elevators.
D.c. Structures that meet all of the following:
E.i. Three stories or less, and
F.ii. Do not have subterranean storage or parking, and
G.iii. Do not exceed 50,000 square feet on any single story.
H.d. Structures that meet all of the following:
I.i. Residential structures four stories or less, and
J.ii. Constructed of wood, and
K.iii. Do not have subterranean storage or parking, and L.iv. Are not built integral to an above ground multi-story parking structure.
Should a structure that is three stories or less and 50,000 square feet or smaller on any single story include subterranean storage or parking, then this ordinance shall apply only to the subterranean areas.
M.2. In facilities where emergency responder radio coverage is required and such systems, components or equipment required could have a negative impact on the normal operations of the facility, the fire code official shall have the authority to accept an automatically activated emergency radio coverage system.
8.16.080 – Chapter 9 amended—Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems.
Chapter 9
Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
Chapter 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is
adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM with the following amendments:
Section 903.2 Where required is hereby revised as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in buildings and structures shall be provided when one of the following conditions exists:
1. New buildings: In addition: to the requirements of Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.21, approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings, structures and change of use shall be provided as follows (Exception: Group R detached one- two-family dwellings and townhouses as required by Section 903.2.8):
Throughout all Group A, C, I, E, H and L Occupancies.
Throughout all Group B, F, M, and S Occupancies exceeding 1,000 square feet.
Throughout all Group U Occupancies exceeding 6,000 square feet.
For the purposes of this section, fire walls shall not define separate buildings.
Alteration: When the floor area of the alteration within any two-year period exceeds 75% of the area of the existing structure and the alteration includes structural modifications other than seismic upgrade.
Addition: Sprinkler protection shall be provided throughout the entire building when:
Existing unsprinklered building less than 5000 square feet: where 20% or more is added and the gross floor areas exceed 5000 square feet. Existing unsprinklered building equal or greater than 5000 square feet: where more than 1,000 square feet is added. Fire sprinklers shall be provided in additions to an existing building that has fire sprinklers installed Change of use when required by that use.
Exception: Additions to Group R occupancies shall comply with Section 903.2.8 (2).
Section 903.2.8 Group R is hereby revised as follows:
903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area as follows:
New Buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all new buildings, including the attached garages.
Existing R Buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout when one of the following conditions exists:
All existing Group R occupancies and U garages when the total floor area is increased by 50% of the existing area over a two-year period. All existing Group R occupancies and U garages when the total area is increased by 750 square feet or more over a two-year period. All existing Group R occupancies and U garages when an additional story is added to the structure regardless of the area involved. All existing Group R occupancy buildings when the floor area of the alteration or combination of an addition and alteration, within any two-year period, is 50% or more of area of the existing structure and where the scope of the work exposes building framing and facilitates sprinkler installation and is such that the Building/Fire Code Official determines that the complexity of installing a sprinkler system would be similar as in a new building. Any addition to an existing building that has fire sprinklers installed.
The exceptions in this section remain unchanged.
Section 903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. is hereby added as follows:
903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. The design of hydraulically calculated fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity.
Exception: When static pressure exceeds 100 psi, and when required by the fire code official, the fire sprinkler system shall not exceed the water supply capacity specified by Table 903.3.5.3.
TABLE 903.3.5.3
Hydraulically Calculated Systems
Design %
75 80
85 90
100 110 120 130 140 150 PSI
8.16.090 Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings. Adopt only those sections and subsections adopted by SFM.
Chapter 25
Fruit and Crop Ripening
Chapter 25 Fruit and Crop Ripening is not adopted.
Chapter 26
Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging
Chapter 26 Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging is not adopted. – Chapter 28 amended—Lumber Yards and Argo- Industrial, Solid Biomass and Woodworking Facilities.
Chapter 28
Lumber Yards and Agro-Industrial, Solid Biomass and Woodworking Facilities Chapter 28 LUMBER YARDS AND AGRO-INDUSTRIAL, SOLID
BIOMASS AND WOODWORKING FACILITIES is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
Section 2801.2 Permit is hereby revised as follows:
2801.2 Permit. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.5 and 105.5.2931.
Section 2808.2 Storage site is hereby revised as follows:
2808.2 Storage site. Storage sites shall be level and on solid ground, elevated soil lifts or other all-weather surface. Sites shall be thoroughly cleaned, and approval obtained from the fire code official before transferring wood products to the site.
Section 2808.3 Size of piles is hereby revised as follows:
2808.3 Size of piles. Piles shall not exceed 15 feet in height, 50 feet in width, and 100 feet in length.
Exception: The fire code official is authorized to allow the pile size to be increased where a fire protection plan is provided for approval that includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Storage yard areas and materials-handling equipment selection, design and arrangement shall be based upon sound fire prevention and protection principles.
FactorFactors that lead to spontaneous heating shall be identified in the plan, and control of the various factors shall be identified and implemented, including provisions for monitoring the internal condition of the pile.
The plan shall include means for early fire detection and reporting to the public fire department; and facilities needed by the fire department for fire extinguishment including a water supply and fire hydrants.
Fire apparatus access roads around the piles and access roads to the top of the piles shall be established, identified, and maintained.
Regular yard inspections by trained personnel shall be included as part of an effective fire prevention maintenance program.
Additional fire protection called for in the plan shall be provided and shall be installed in accordance with this code. The increase of the pile size shall be based upon the capabilities of the installed fire protection system and features.
Section 2808.3.1 Increase in pile or stack size is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 2808.4 Pile Separation is hereby revised as follows:
2808.4. Pile separation. Piles shall be separated from adjacent piles by a minimum distance of 20 feet. Additionally, piles shall have a minimum separation of 100 feet from combustible vegetation.
Section 2808.7 Pile fire protection is hereby revised as follows:
2808.7 Pile fire protection. Automatic sprinkler protection shall be provided in conveyor tunnels and combustible enclosures that pass under a pile. Combustible conveyor systems and enclosed conveyor systems shall be equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system. Oscillating sprinklers with a sufficient projectile reach are required to maintain a 40% to 60% moisture content and wet down burning/smoldering areas.
Section 2808.9 Material-handling equipment is hereby revised as follows:
2808.9 Material-handling equipment. All material-handling equipment operated by an internal combustion engine shall be provided and maintained with an approved spark arrester. Approved material-handling equipment shall be available for moving wood chips, hogged material, wood fines and raw product during fire-fighting operations.
Section 2808.11 Temperature control is hereby added as follows:
2808.11 Temperature control. The temperature shall be monitored and maintained as specified in Sections 2808.11.1 and 2808.11.2.
Section 2808.11.1 Pile temperature control is hereby added as follows:
2808.11.1 Pile temperature control. Piles shall be rotated when internal temperature readings are in excess of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Section 2808.11.2 New material temperature control is hereby added as follows:
2808.11.2 New material temperature control. New loads delivered to the facility shall be inspected and tested at the facility entry prior to taking delivery. Material with temperature exceeding 165 degrees Fahrenheit shall not be accepted on the site. New loads shall comply with the requirements of this chapter and be monitored to verify that the temperature remains stable.
Section 2808.12 Water availability is hereby added as follows:
2808.12 Water Availabilityavailability. Facilities with over 2500 cubic feet shall provide a water supply. The minimum fire flow shall be no less than 500 GPM @ 20 psi for a minimum of 1 hour duration for pile heights up to 6 feet and 2-hour duration for pile heights over 6 feet. If there is no water purveyor, an alternate water supply with storage tank(s) shall be provided for fire suppression. The water supply tank(s) shall provide a minimum capacity of 2500 gallons per pile (maximum 30,000 gallons) for piles not exceeding 6 feet in height and 5000 gallons per pile (maximum 60,000) for piles exceeding 6 feet in height. Water tank(s) shall not be used for any other purpose unless the required fire flow is left in reserve within the tank at all times. An approved method shall be provided to maintain the required amount of water within the tank(s).
Section 2808.13 Tipping areaareas is hereby added as follows:
2808.13 Tipping areas shall comply with the following:
Tipping areas shall not exceed a maximum area of 50 feet by 50 feet.
Material within a tipping area shall not exceed 5 feet in height at any time.
Tipping areas shall be separated from all piles by a 20-foot-wide fire access lane.
A fire hydrant or approved fire water supply outlet shall be located within 150 feet of all points along the perimeter of the tipping area.
All material within a tipping area shall be processed within 5 days of receipt.
Section 2808.14 Emergency Contactcontact is hereby added as follows:
2808.14 Emergency Contactcontact. The contact information of a responsible person or persons shall be provided to the Fire Department and shall be posted at the entrance to the facility for responding units. The responsible party should be available to respond to the business in an emergency situation.
Section 2808.15 Maximum Gridgrid of Pilespiles and Rowsrows is hereby added as follows:
2808.15 Maximum Gridgrid of Pilespiles and Rows,rows. Rows of Piles shall not exceed 500 feet by 500 feet. Grids shall be separated by a minimum 50 -foot clear space used for no other purpose. 2808.16 Push-out / Clearclear area is hereby added as follows:
2808.16 Push-out / Clearclear area . Piles exceeding 20 cubic yards shall be provided with push-out areas. Push-out areas shall be maintained clear at all times to allow for the largest pile to be spread out to a depth of 2 feet in height. Push-out areas shall be located within 250 feet of all edges of any pile and shall be located a minimum of 20 feet from any building.
Chapter 49 Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas is adopted in its entirety with the following amendment:
Section 4903.3 Fuel Modification Plans is hereby added as follows:
4903.3 Fuel Modification Plans. Fuel modification plans shall be reviewed and approved by OCFA for all new buildings to be built or installed in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and identified fuel modification zone. Plans shall reference the recommendations set forth in OCFA Guideline C-05 “Vegetation Management Guideline – Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program.” R-3 occupancies may submit owner builder plans developed by others with proficiency in vegetation management. – Chapter 50 amended—Hazardous Materials – General Provisions.
Chapter 50
Hazardous Materials – General Provisions Chapter 50 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS – GENERAL PROVISIONS is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM with the following amendments.
Section 5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS),) is hereby revised as follows:
5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS). Where required by the fire code official, an application for a permit shall include. Orange County Fire Authority’s follow OCFA Guideline G-04 “Completion of the Chemical Classification Guideline,”, which shall be completed and approved prior to approval of plans, and/or the storage, use, or handling of chemicals on the premises.
Section 5003.1.1.1 Extremely Hazardous Substanceshazardous substances is hereby added as follows:
5003.1.1.1 Extremely Hazardous Substances. hazardous substances. No person shall use or store any amount of extremely hazardous substances (EHS) in excess of the disclosable amounts (see Health and Safety Code Section 25500 et al) in a residential zoned or any residentially developed property. – Chapter 56 amended—Explosives and Fireworks.
Chapter 56 Explosives and Fireworks
Chapter 56 EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM with the following amendments:
Section 5608.2 Firing is hereby added as follows:
5608.2 Firing. All fireworks display, regardless of mortar, device, or shell size, shall be electrically fired.
Section 5608.3 Application for Permitpermit is hereby added as follows:
Section 5608.3 Application for Permitpermit. A diagram of the grounds on which the display is to be held showing the point at which the fireworks are to be discharged, the fallout area based on 100 feet per inch of shell size, the location of all buildings, roads, and other means of transportation, the lines behind which the audience will be restrained, the location of all nearby trees, telegraph or telephone line, or other overhead obstructions shall be provided to OCFA. – Chapter 80
amended—Referenced Standards.
8016.106 Chapter 80 Referenced Standards
Chapter 80 REFERENCED STANDARDS is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM with the following amendments:
NFPA 13, 20222025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended as follows:
Section 16.12.3.39.2.1.7 is hereby revised as follows:
16.12.3.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. The location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant. The FDC may be located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved by the fire code official. 9.2.1.7 Concealed spaces filled with noncombustible insulation shall not require sprinkler protection when approved by the fire code official.
The size of piping and the number of 2½” inlets shall be approved by the fire code official. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red or as approved. When the fire sprinkler density design requires more than 500 gpm (including inside hose stream demand), or a standpipe system is included, four 2½” inlets shall be provided.
Section 9.4.3.1 is hereby revised as follows:
9.4.3.1 When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of undetermined use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (S occupancies), fire sprinklers of the quick-response type shall be used. Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the fire sprinkler plan is submitted. Sprinklers in light hazard occupancies shall be one of the following:
Quick-response type as defined in 3.3.215223.4.16
Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 12 Quick -response CMSA sprinklers
ESFR sprinklers
Standard-response sprinklers used for modifications or additions to existing light hazard systems equipped with standard- response sprinklers.
Standard-response sprinklers used where individual standard- response sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems Section 9.2.1.716.12.3.3 is hereby revised as follows:
16.12.3.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. The location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant. The FDC may be located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved by the fire code official. The size of piping and the number of 2½” inlets shall be approved by the fire code official. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red or as approved. When the fire sprinkler density design requires more than 500 gpm (including inside hose stream demand), or a standpipe system is included, four 2½” inlets shall be provided.
9.2.1.7 Concealed spaces filled with noncombustible insulation shall not require sprinkler protection when approved by fire code official.
NFPA 13D 20222025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:
Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised as follows:
7.1.2 The sprinkler system piping mayshall not have separate control valves installed when permitted. unless supervised by a central station, proprietary, or remote station alarm service.
NFPA 14, 2019 Edition, Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems is amended as follows:
Section 7.3.1.1 is hereby is deleted in its entirety.
NFPA 24, 20192025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances is hereby amended as follows:
Section 6.2.8.1 is hereby added as follows:
6.2.8.1 All indicating valves controlling fire suppression water supplies shall be painted OSHA red.
Exceptions:
Brass or bronze valves on sprinkler risers mounted to the exterior of the building may be left unpainted.
Where OS&Y valves on the detector check assembly are the only control valves, at least one OS&Y valve shall be painted red.
Section 6.2.9 is hereby amendedrevised as follows:
All connections to private fire service mains for fire protection systems shall be arranged in accordance with one of the following so that they can be isolated:
1. A post indicator valve installed not less than 40ft (12m) from the building (a) For buildings less than 40ft (12m) in height, a post indicator valve shall be permitted to be installed closer than 40ft (12m) but at least as far from the building as the height of the wall facing the post indicator valve. (Post indicating valves shall be allowed to be closer than 40 ft (12 m) to the building when a property line or other physical barriers make it impossible to have a post indicating valve 40 ft (12m) away.
Post indicating valves shall be allowed to be closer than 40 ft (12 m) to the building when building driveway or fire access roadways or other building traffic make it impractical to be 40 ft (12 m). 2). A wall post indicator valve
An indicating valve in a pit, installed in accordance on risers located within the building, either a nonrising stem gate valve with Section 6.4a wall post indicator or a listed butterfly valve with an indicating handle extending out through the building wall.
3. A backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve not less than 40ft (12m) from the building (a) For buildings less than 40ft (12m) in height, a backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve shall be permitted to be installed closer than 40ft (12m) but at least as far from the building as the height of the wall facing the backflow preventer. (5) ControlBackflow preventer valves shall be allowed to be closer than 40 ft (12 m) to the building when a property line or other physical barriers make it impossible to have a backflow preventer valve 40 ft (12 m) away.
Backflow preventer valves shall be allowed to be closer than 40 ft (12 m) to the building when building driveway or fire access roadways or other building traffic make it impractical to be 40 ft (12 m).
Indicating control valves installed in a fire-rated room accessible from the exterior (6) Control5.Indicating control valves in a fire-rated stair enclosure accessible from the exterior as permitted by the AHJ
6. Any other valve type or location as permitted by the AHJ Section 10.1.5 is hereby added as follows:
10.1.5 All ferrous pipe and joints shall be polyethylene encased per AWWA C150, Method A, B, or C. All fittings shall be protected with a loose 8-mil polyethylene tube or sheet. The ends of the tube or sheet shall extend past the joint by a minimum of 12 inches and be sealed with 2-inch-wide tape approved for underground use. Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of this section.
Exception: 304 or 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings.
Section 10.4.1.1 is hereby revised as follows:
Coatings. All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated with asphalt, bituminous, or other corrosion-retarding material after installation.
Exception: Bolted joint accessories made from 304 or 316 stainless steel.
Section 10.4.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:
All bolts used in pipe-joint assembly shall be 316 stainless steel.
Section 10.4.3.2 is hereby deleted. and replaced as follows:
10.4.3.2 Where fire service mains enter the building adjacent to the foundation, the pipe may run under a building to a maximum of 24 inches, as measured from the interior face of the exterior wall to the center of the vertical pipe. The pipe under the building or building foundation shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints or it shall comply with 10.4.3.2.1 through 10.4.3.2.4.
Appendices Appendix A is deleted in its entiretynot adopted.
Appendix B is adopted in its entirety. as amended by the SFM.
Appendix BB is adopted in its entirety.
Appendix C is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
Appendix CC is adopted in its entirety.
Appendix D is deleted in its entiretynot adopted.
Appendix E is deleted in its entiretynot adopted.
Appendix F is deleted in its entiretynot adopted.
Appendix G is deleted in its entiretynot adopted.
Appendix H is adopted in its entirety.
Appendix I is deleted in its entiretynot adopted.
Appendix J is deleted in its entiretynot adopted.
Appendix K is deleted in its entiretynot adopted.
Appendix L is deleted in its entiretynot adopted.
Appendix M is deleted in its entiretynot adopted.
Appendix N is deleted in its entiretynot adopted.
Appendix O is deleted in its entirety.”not adopted.
Appendix P is not adopted.
Appendix Q is not adopted
Section 1518. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity has no effect on the other provisions or applications of the ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this extent, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance irrespective of the invalidity of any portion thereof.
Section 1619. Effective Date. This Ordinance takes effect on January 1, 20232026, consistent with section 18941.5 of the California Health and Safety Code, or 30 days after its final passage and adoption, whichever is later, consistent with California Government Code section 36937.
Section 1720. Certification. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City’s book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 20222025.
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Mayor of the City of
San Clemente, California San Clemente, California APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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